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February 26, 2026
Zvezda Eliminated from Europa League by Lille! Red and Whites' Tragedy in Belgrade as They Squander French Lead
Shock, shock, shock... Red Star's team was the favorite, holding a lead from the first match, but they slipped up on their home ground against Lille, losing 2-0 and thus exiting the Europa League! Dejan Stanković's squad fell only after extra time, with goals scored by Giroud and Ngoy.
TL;DR
- Red Star lost 2-0 to Lille in extra time, resulting in their elimination from the Europa League.
- Olivier Giroud scored the opening goal for Lille in the fifth minute.
- Xeka Ngoy scored the winning goal in extra time after a defensive mistake by Nemanja Tiknizjan.
- Lille successfully scouted Red Star's weaknesses, particularly on the left flank, and shut down key players.
- Red Star had opportunities but failed to convert, ultimately succumbing to Lille's improved performance.
- The match went into extra time after a goalless second half, with neither team able to score in regulation.
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